Disney Picks Up More My Babysitter’s a Vampire

LOS ANGELES: The Disney Channel has ordered season two of Fresh TV’s horror-comedy series My Babysitter’s a Vampire from FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME).

The series launched on the Disney Channel in the U.S. in June 2011 and also airs on Disney-owned channels in Latin America, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Netherlands and Nordic territories. My Babysitter’s a Vampire is a family-friendly tween series starring Mathew Knight, Vanessa Morgan and Atticus Mitchell. My Babysitter’s a Vampire was developed and produced by Fresh TV, in association with TELETOON Canada and distributed globally (excluding Canada) by FME.

Bob Higgins, the executive VP of kids and family entertainment at FME, said: “Coming after the recent announcement that we’re doubling our investment in kids programming, this is another huge boost for FME’s commitment to the kids and family entertainment business. Disney has been a fantastic broadcaster for My Babysitter’s a Vampire—we’re really looking forward to working with them on the next even smarter and funnier season to further growing the brand around the world.”

Tom McGillis, the executive producer and president of Fresh TV, added, “We are thrilled with the success that My Babysitter’s a Vampire has experienced on Disney Channel and excited to be picked up for a second season. Season two is loaded with more action, adventure, comedic relief and tons of surprises. It is sure to satisfy Disney Channel viewers’ vampire cravings.”